The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-04-14
NEWS Of THE WEEK.
The News from All Parts Of the
World.
ABROAD.

that, according TO judicial decision, persons
who have acquired citizenship in the United
States and lived FIVE years there have lost Ger
man citizenship and, therefore, can be expelled
from Germany until they have regained German
citizenship. From this there is no appeal. Sec
ondly, German citizenship cannot be regained
by persons who have lost il by having become
citizens of foreign States.-The French Gov
eminent has ordered a man-of-war. now IN
West Indian waters, 10 proceed Immediately TO
Portals Prince 10 protect the Europeans there,
i'm view of reports OF a threatened massacre by
the Haytans la the event OF their Govern
ment complying with the demands of Great
Britain on account of some old claims. Ad-
vices received by the Haytian legation in
Paris from Port-au-Prinee say that the Hay
tians are much excited over Great Britain's de-
mand, bat deny that they have threatened TO
massacre observation-disclosures reports
are received from st. Petersburg aud Afghan
istan which cause great uneasiness An Anglo
Russian conflict is feared in the near future
The Pope has forwarded TO France proposals
looking to the establishment of diplomatic re-
lations between the Vatican and China-On
Wednesday last another unsuccessful attempt
was made to assassinate the Car. All OF the
conspirators, except two--a man and a woman,
both of whom had bombs concealed about them
escaped arrest
ABOUT PEOPLE
Hon. James q. Blaine was taken suddenly
ill last week at Fort Gibson, l. T., his condition
being serious as 10 cause some alarm. AT
last accounts he was improving. Joseph
Il. Johnston was invited TO deliver the address
on May 10 on the occasion OF the unvaillng OF
the monument 20 the Confederate dead who
fell al Bentonville, N. G. The monument is
erected nj Smthfeld, N. &. Gen. Johnston has
signfed his intention to be present, but de-
clines 10 deliver the address because of press
of business engagements. Senator Vance VIII
therefore deliver the Address nator-elect
Reagan aud ex-senator MaXey, of Texas, have
created a great sensation i'm that State by coming
out squarey in favor Of ohibtion.-Secre-
tary Eairchild has awarded silver medal TO a
ten-year-old boy, named Frederick KeInochan,
for bravery IN saving the life of his nurse who
fell into the Shrewsbury River near Navesink
Highlands in October last.--Capt Paul Boy
ton, the famous swimmer, who started in his
rubber suit from Hudson, n. Y, at noon on
Tuesday to paddle TO the Battery, distance of
130 miles, arrived at his destination about 3
O'Clock Saturday afternoon.
OBITUARY.
John T. Raymond. the popular actor, died after
brief illness, at Evansville, Ind, on Sunday
morning He was 81 years old. He is best
known through his character of Col. Mulberry
Sellers" lie was foremost among the come
dians OF the country.-Hon. ID. Wyatt Aiken,
late a Representative In Congress from the
Third South Carolina District, died last week.
aged so. de had been in ill-health for long
time, and a severe fall received during the
1Sth Congress compelled his removal TO his home,
which he was unable 10 leave TO attend the ses
sons of the 49th Congress. TO which he was
elected. In 1861 he entered the Confederate
volunteer service as a private. and rose 10 the
rank Of Colonel. At the battle of Antietam
hewas shot through the lungs, which compelled
HE retirement from the army.
GRIMES AND CASUALTIES
Alvin Hill and G. w. Archbold, Of Decatur
ILL.,, blew out the gas in their room in Chicago
hotel Hill is dead, and Archbold is in a pre-
cariOus condition.-Edward Cummings, of
Iowa, went to the house of his father-in-law
and there met his wife, who had separated from
him. lie shot her twice, infiictng possibly
fatal wounds. and then killed himself-ln
New York 200 residents of tenement house
were rendered homeless by fire. One girl
was burnt 10 death and ID Others were badly
burned.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Several municipal and other elections took
place last week which are of interest In
Chicago the contest was between the Labor
party-which included large Socialist element
and the friends of "law aud order" The
Democrats had no candidate for Mayor, Carter
Harrison who has filled that Office for several
consecutive terms, having declined a renomi-
nation, and no other candidate being found
satisfactory TO the party who was willing 10
make the race. Mr.. Roche, the Republican can
didate, was elected by a majority of about
$4,000 over the Labor candidate. The Repub-
lcans elected about three-fourtbs Of the Alder
men. In Cincinnati there was a similar con-
test, the Labor and Socialist elements being
very strong. There were three candidates for
Mayor. Amor Smith, Republican, was elected
by about coo plurality over Stevenson Labor,
while the Democratic candidate was 600 votes
dat
ran neck and neck. I'm Cleveland, O., there
was a strong party fight The Democratic
candidate for Mayor, b. ID. Babcock, received
the support of the Labor element and was
elected by 5000 majority. In St. Louis the
Democratic ticket was elected as usual. In
Michigan the voters of the entire State cast
their ballots for and against a prohibition
amendment 10 the Constitution. The fight
was extremely warm and interesting. resulting
in the defeat OF prohibition il is believed by
small maiOrity-nOt more than 1900 Rhode
Island, the midget" State had an election
for State officers, aud the result was genuine
surprise, the Democrats electng the Governor
and decided majority in both branches OF the
Legislature This was caused by a fight between
opposing factions Of the Republican party
Two shocks Of earthquake occurred at Burling-
ton, Vt, Sunday afternoon, the first rather
light, at about 2:3J, aud the second 10 minutes
later. The second shock was very heavy, re-
beniDllhg the Conclusion from large gun, iOl-
lowed by jar of - seconds duration. Doors
and windows ratified and those living in the
third story OF blocks say the buildings seemed to
sway 10 and fro. People ran into the streets In
panic many suppOsng that terrific eX-
plosiOn had occurred near blythe Maumee
Rolling Mills IN East Toledo, o., burned TO the
ground Sunday evening. The loss is placed al
$500iOOO; insurance, O00.-The new mar
row-gage incline railroad up Lookout Mount
ain, just completed, has cost about 100000 ii
runs from the foot Of the mountain TO the spot
where Gen. Joe Hooker planted his hag.--Ai
Convention Of the prominent peach growers
Of Warren and Hunterdon Counties N. j. II
was generally admitted that the outlook fay
ored an unusually large crop Of fruit, especially
peaches.-Ihe immense force Of men EN-
plOyed TO push the 600 miles Of the ST. Paul and
Manitoba Road 10 Helena, Mont, has commend
work. The men will work day and night ia
relays OF three sections, and must complete Tia,
work before Winter.-The Rowland Clothes
pin Factory, owned by Aldrich a. Brayman a
Custer, Mich, was burned. This was the larges
elothespin factory in the world, and its sverag,
daily output was 10000 pins-Ten thousan,
immigrants landed at Castle Garden In New
York, on Friday and Saturday.
Resolution OF Thanks.
Jobes Post, No 49, Greenyille, o. adopte,
the following resolution:
RESOLVED, That we as a Post. and as individua
members. tender to our noble aud worthy COR
TadcE, }. O. Black Commissioner Of Pensions an,
j. III slime, Of Washington City our sincere tbanl,